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Hundreds gather to fight Fynn Valley quarry plans near Ipswich

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A newly formed campaign group against proposed quarry development near Ipswich drew hundreds of residents at its first public meeting. More than 350 objections have already been lodged against plans for extracting 1.7 million tonnes of material from the Fynn Valley.

Why it matters: The proposed quarry would operate for 16 years and include a processing plant that would handle materials from other locations, potentially affecting three villages:

  • Westerfield

  • Tuddenham St Martin

  • Witnesham

The big picture: Local opposition has quickly mobilised since TRU7 Group announced its plans in August. Suffolk County Councillor Elaine Bryce joined villagers from multiple parishes including Ashbocking and Coddenham at Witnesham Parish Hall on Wednesday evening to organise their response.

Location of the proposed quarry near Ipswich
More than 350 objections have been lodged against plans for extracting 1.7 million tonnes of material from the Fynn ValleyGoogle Maps

Opposition views: Julia Barker, a Westerfield resident, warns of wider implications: "This doesn't only impact the immediate and surrounding villages but it will affect wider Ipswich as well, many of us know how bad the traffic is already!"

By the numbers:

  • 1.7 million tonnes of material to be extracted

  • 16-year operating period

  • 350 objections lodged so far

  • 21 days will be available for formal objections once plans are submitted

What's next: TRU7 Group, based in Kesgrave, has postponed its planned consultation with villagers from November to January. The company says plans remain at an early stage and no formal planning application has been submitted yet.

The response: The developer says it will engage extensively with the local community to minimise disruption if the proposal progresses, while promising to maximise employment opportunities and protect the environment.

The bottom line: As opposition grows, residents are raising concerns about the potential impact on both village life and wider Ipswich traffic congestion, with hundreds already mobilising against the plans.

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Mountain bike stolen from outside Anglia Retail Park restaurant

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in Ipswich.

The bicycle was taken between 10.20 and 10.30 on Thursday 6 March from outside the restaurant at Anglia Retail Park.

The blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen
Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in IpswichSuffolk Constabulary

Ipswich Police shared the appeal on social media, asking anyone with information to come forward.

Officers have assigned the crime reference number 37/12273/25 to the case.

Anyone who witnessed the theft or has information about the stolen blue Boardman mountain bike is asked to contact police via their online reporting system at https://orlo.uk/2zoxs or by calling 101, quoting the crime reference number.

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